Those who have completed Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or other allied subjects can apply for postgraduate courses in the same. The admission to the master’s level courses in Biological science is done through certain entrance Exams. This admission test is carried out by the Colleges or the Universities that awards the degree. There entrance test determines the knowledge level of individual in the subject. The score obtained in the entrance test is considered as the basic criterion in the admission process. The marks in the qualifying degree are also considered by certain institutions. The entrance exams are carried out for admission to M. Sc and PhD courses.

List of Biological Science Entrance Exams

• Bangalore University M. Sc entrance Exam
• Jawaharlal Nehru University Combined Biotechnology Entrance Examination
• Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Admission Test
• Central University of Punjab M. Phil- PhD Entrance Exam
• Indian Institute of Science Entrance Exam
• Mangalore University Centralized Entrance Test
• NMIMS University PhD Entrance Exam

List of Colleges/Universities that Participate in these Entrance Test

• Ganga Kaveri Institute of Science & Management, No.1699 (43/1), Dr. Raj kumar Road, 3rd Stage, Raj Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka
• Banasthali University, P.O.Banasthali Vidyapith, Tonk, Rajasthan
• Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Vidya Vihar Campus, Pilani, Rajasthan
• Central University of Punjab (CUP), P.O. Box- 55, Bathinda, Punjab
• Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Karnataka
• Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri, Konaje, Mangalore, Karnataka
• NMIMS University, V. L. Mehta Road, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai, Maharashtra

Exam Pattern of Biological Science Entrance Exams

The question paper of the Central University of Punjab M. Phil- PhD Entrance Exam consists of 4 sections. The first section is common to all streams. This may include questions on reasoning, aptitude, current affairs, mental ability, and so on.  It includes 40 multiple choice type questions. The later 60 questions are unique for each specialization streams. The total marks award for this entrance test is 100. Each right answer carries 1 mark. There is negative marking of ¼ marks for each wrong answer. The students have to complete section A and B within 90 minutes.

How to procure application forms for Biological Science Entrance Exams?

The application forms can be collected through:

• Banks
• Post
• University Counters
• University Websites

The application fee for the entrance exam will be different for different Universities. This can be paid through banks or through University before submitting the application. The applicant has to fill the application forms with due care as any wrong entries may cause the rejection of application.